Five Steps to Your Weight Loss Goal

Dr. Phil says that in order to keep weight off, you need to change your patterns. Follow these five steps to create a strategy for your weight loss goal.

1. Program yourself for success: Set a very specific goal.

Remember that losing weight requires a change in thought and behavior, so set goals for your emotions and weight.

Don't just set vague goals like, "I want to lose some weight." Be specific: How much weight do you want to lose? How do you want to feel? Close your eyes and visualize yourself after you've reached those goals. Use this visualization to feel commitment and inner strength.

2. Get a plan.

Work out a detailed strategy because willpower doesn't work! To lose weight and keep it off, you must have a strategy.